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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Dance with a Teaching Endorsement, BA Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Dance with a Teaching Endorsement, BA

Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine and Performing Arts

Introduction/What is the Study of Dance?

In the course of their Dance studies, students will learn to understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about dance and related arts, while nurturing a physical and intellectual understanding of the language of movement that is reflective of and insightful toward the human condition.

Why Consider a Dance Major with a Teaching Endorsement? 

The BA is a broadly based degree, with a liberal arts orientation, and is designed for students with a general interest in dance and its applications. BA candidates will focus on pedagogical and historic aspects of Dance Art as well as on the performance/generative components. They will be encouraged to demonstrate proficiency in pedagogy.

The BA Dance major leads to a baccalaureate degree without teacher certification. To receive a recommendation for state of Washington teacher certification, students must also complete the teacher certification program offered by the Department of Secondary Education as one of the following.

  • A part of the undergraduate baccalaureate degree
  • A post-baccalaureate program
  • A part of the Master in Teaching program

See the Secondary Education section of the catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

 Contact Information

Major Information:
Associate Chair and Dance Coordinator
Cher Carnell
High Street Hall 19
360-650-3893
Cher.Carnell@wwu.edu 

Teacher Education
Admissions
Miller Hall 150
360-650-3313
http://www.wce.wwu.edu/admiss

 

Secondary Education
Professional Program
Information Program Manager
Janna Cecka
Miller Hall 401C
360-650-3347
Janna.Cecka@wwu.edu
 Sample Careers

Teacher | Dance Educator | Arts Administration | Dance Studio Director 
 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

To declare, a student must have completed the following requirements:

  • 15 college credits
  • Modern placement of Level One or above.

Advising tips: Students should seek early departmental advising.

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the secondary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

Requirements

This endorsement must be taken with the following major and DNC 334:
    ❑ Dance, BA 
    ❑ DNC 334

Additional Requirements

Secondary Education Professional Program Requirements (68 credits)

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
❑  SEC 301 - Educational Psychology I: Development and Individual Differences
❑  SEC 302 - Educational Psychology II: Motivation, Learning and Assessment
❑  SEC 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity
❑  SEC 410 - Dynamics of Teaching
❑  SEC 411 - Philosophical Foundations of Education
❑  SEC 425 - Developmental Reading, Writing and Learning in Secondary Schools
❑  SEC 430 - Secondary School Methods I - Instructional Strategies, Daily Planning, and Standards
❑  SEC 431 - Secondary School Methods II-Assessment and Long Term Planning
❑  SEC 432 - Secondary School Methods III - Management, Motivation and Discipline
❑  SEC 433 - Teaching Laboratory
❑  SEC 435 - Middle Level Practicum
❑  SEC 436 - Secondary School Practicum
❑  SEC 444 - Supporting Teaching and Learning with Technology
❑  SEC 495 - Internship - Secondary
❑  SPED 363 - Secondary Students With Special Needs
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